3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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Chiefs secure HUGE WIN on SNF, Caleb Williams Injury, Chargers are BAD Sep 21, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down the biggest games and storylines from NFL Week 2, starting with his reaction to Chiefs-Colts and what stood out from the matchup.

John works his way through a loaded Sunday slate, including Raiders-Chargers, Steelers-Patriots, Packers-Jets, Saints-Ravens, and Vikings-Bears. He breaks down the performances, biggest takeaways, and what each result could mean for the teams moving forward.

John also looks at Seahawks-Cardinals and Dolphins-49ers, two matchups with plenty of storylines to unpack, before turning to Bengals-Texans and the AFC teams looking to establish themselves early in the season.

The episode also includes a look back at LSU at Ole Miss, bringing the biggest college football storyline from the weekend into the conversation.

From Chiefs-Colts and Packers-Jets to Steelers-Patriots, Saints-Ravens, Dolphins-49ers, Bengals-Texans, and LSU-Ole Miss, John breaks down the biggest games from the weekend on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Caleb Williams Injured, Chargers Have BIG Problems, Broncos Comeback Win, Purdy Was Perfect Sep 21, 2026

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.

They start with the Vikings beating the Bears and both express serious concern for the health of Caleb Williams (2:30). They react to Aaron Rodgers taking a beating during the Steelers loss to the Patriots and Colin argues that DK Metcalf looks like a shell of himself (10:00).

They raise serious concerns about the Chargers and give credit to Klint Kubiak for the Raiders back to back wins (15:00). Staying in the AFC West, they react to Bo Nix and the Broncos coming back late to beat the Jaguars (26:00).

Colin lauds Drew Lock as a solid backup for the Seahawks and they agree JSN is borderline unstoppable at wide receiver (32:00). They raise the specter of Jayden Daniels career being derailed by injuries after getting hurt against the Cowboys (37:30).

Colin compares Jalen Hurts to Russell Wilson: great success on stacked teams, but argues that the Eagles should be better than they are (42:30). They remain baffled by the pileup of injuries for the 49ers and Colin praises Brock Purdy for a near-perfect game (50:00). They also react to the Bengals beating the Texans, the Browns shocking the Buccaneers and the Saints beating the Ravens (58:00).Finally, they discuss USC’s win over Rutgers and some of the issues plaguing the Trojans (1:15:00).

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Best of the Week: Matt LaFleur on the Hot Seat, Week 2 Previews & Predictions Sep 20, 2026

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It’s the Best of the Week from 3 & Out with John Middlekauff! This week, John breaks down some of the biggest NFL storylines and looks ahead to an important Week 2 slate.

First, John dives into the pressure surrounding Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and whether the expectations in Green Bay have put him on the hot seat. John examines the situation and what could be next for the Packers as the season unfolds.

John also previews the biggest NFL Week 2 matchups, breaking down the games, teams, and storylines that will be worth watching on Sunday.

Finally, John makes his Week 2 NFL predictions, giving his picks for the upcoming slate and highlighting the games that could have the biggest impact early in the season.

From Matt LaFleur and the Packers to Week 2 previews and predictions, this episode brings together some of the best conversations from the week on 3 & Out.

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Bills DOMINATE Lions, NFL Week 2 Predictions, LSU at Ole Miss Preview Sep 18, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the Buffalo Bills beating the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the matchup. John looks at what stood out from both teams and what the result could mean as the NFL season moves into Week 2.

John then turns his attention to college football for a preview of LSU at Ole Miss, breaking down the matchup, the key storylines, and what to watch when these two programs face off.

It’s also time for another edition of Fugazi Friday, as John calls out the biggest narratives, takes, and storylines around the football world that he believes deserve a closer look.

Finally, John looks ahead to NFL Week 2 Sunday, previewing the biggest games on the schedule and highlighting the teams, players, and matchups worth watching throughout the weekend.

From Bills-Lions and LSU-Ole Miss to Fugazi Friday and the biggest games on the Week 2 NFL slate, John breaks it all down on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Lions-Bills Preview, Deshaun Watson CALLS OUT Browns media, Joe Burrow’s Injury + NFL Week 2 Mailbag Sep 17, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into some of the biggest storylines around the NFL, starting with the league's new stadium developments and what the changing landscape of NFL venues means for teams, owners, and fans.

John then previews the highly anticipated Lions-Bills matchup, breaking down the key storylines heading into the game and what to watch for when two talented teams meet.

John takes a closer look at the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns and the biggest questions surrounding both AFC North teams.

Finally, John opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions and tackling a wide range of NFL topics, from teams and players to coaching, roster construction, and the biggest issues facing the league.

From new NFL stadiums and Lions-Bills to the Bengals, Browns, and the Middlekauff Mailbag, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Guy Haberman talks NFL Australia experience, 49ers-Rams Recap, Packers & Broncos in TROUBLE? Sep 16, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, Guy Haberman joins John Middlekauff to break down the biggest storylines from the opening week of the NFL season. The guys start with the NFL's game in Australia, reacting to the Rams-49ers matchup and discussing what stood out from the league's latest international game.

John and Guy also discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league's continued push to grow the NFL's presence both domestically and internationally. They take a step back and recap Week 1 across the NFL, breaking down the biggest surprises, disappointments, performances, and storylines from around the league.

The Los Angeles Rams are a major focus following their Week 1 loss to the 49ers. The guys discuss where the Rams go from here and what questions they need to answer early in the season.

They also turn their attention to the Green Bay Packers, examining the team after Week 1 and what stood out from their opening performance.

Finally, John and Guy shift to college football, discussing Texas and Arch Manning and the spotlight surrounding one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in the sport.

From the NFL's Australia game and Roger Goodell to the Rams, Packers, Week 1 takeaways, and Arch Manning at Texas, John Middlekauff and Guy Haberman cover it all on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Chiefs DESTROY Broncos on MNF, Bears & Bills look INCREDIBLE, Packers HC on hot seat? Sep 15, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the Broncos-Chiefs matchup and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the game. John looks at both teams, what stood out, and what the result means moving forward in the AFC.

John also discusses the latest in Cleveland, where Deshaun Watson remains the Browns' starting quarterback, and what that decision means for the team and Watson heading into the season.

The pressure is also building in Green Bay as John examines whether Matt LaFleur is on the hot seat. What are the expectations for the Packers, and how much pressure is on LaFleur to deliver?

John then shifts to college football for a look at LSU at Ole Miss, breaking down the matchup and the biggest storylines surrounding both programs.

Plus, it’s time for Dad Diaries and the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions and tackles a wide range of NFL, college football, coaching, and roster-building topics.

From Broncos-Chiefs and Deshaun Watson to Matt LaFleur, LSU-Ole Miss, Dad Diaries, and the Middlekauff Mailbag, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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NFL Week 1 Reaction: Giants UPSET Cowboys on SNF, Bills OUTLAST Texans in Thriller, Ravens DOMINATE Colts Sep 14, 2026

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Week 1 of the NFL season is officially in the books, and on this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down and reacts to every game from the opening weekend, sharing his biggest takeaways from around the league.

John dives into the performances, surprises, disappointments, and storylines that stood out across the NFL. Which teams made a statement? Which contenders already have questions to answer? And what can we actually take away from the first week of the season?

John also turns his attention to college football, breaking down the biggest games and storylines from Saturday. From standout performances to surprising results, John gives his perspective on the teams making noise and the programs that may have more questions than answers.

With both the NFL and college football seasons in full swing, John covers a massive slate of football and gives his unfiltered take on the biggest moments from the weekend.

From every Week 1 NFL game to the biggest college football matchups from Saturday, John Middlekauff breaks it all down on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Bears Light It Up, Packers Cause For Concern, Epic Texas Comeback vs. Ohio State, Josh Allen Dominant Sep 14, 2026

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out’ on The Volume.

They start with Caleb Williams and the Bears hanging 59 points on the Panthers and Colin believes Caleb will be a top 5 quarterback by the end of the season (2:30). They compare the performances of Josh Allen and CJ Stroud in the Bills win over the Texans and Colin is highly impressed with the Bills offense (10:30).

They move to the Ravens drubbing the Colts and Colin thinks Ravens coach Jesse Minter might be the new “hot coordinator” to star young coach in the league & they marvel at Derrick Henry’s longevity (16:30). Colin argues the Bengals are a candidate to double their win total from last season after beating the Bucs and improving their defense, and criticizes Baker Mayfield for causing too many turnovers (29:00).

They react to the Chargers being lit up by the Cardinals (35:00), the Lions narrowly escaping the Saints in OT (40:45), and the Eagles hanging on to beat the Commanders (50:00). Colin criticizes the Packers as being a bad fourth quarter team after their loss to the Vikings, and they see serious cause for concern for Green Bay (56:00).

Finally, they move to college football and react to Texas completing a massive come from behind win to beat Ohio State, and break down the play of Arch Manning (1:10:00).

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Best of The Week: Michigan-WMU WILD ending, NFL Week 1 Primer, Season predictions Sep 12, 2026

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This week on the podcast John reacted to the crazy ending to the Michigan-Western Michigan game and gave his thoughts on if the officials made the right call. Later, he gets you ready for Week 1 of the NFL season and tells you the best games to have on your TV at one time. Finally he wraps up the week giving you his season oredictions. All that and more!

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